Heroes and vigilantes have permeated pop culture for years. From their origins in fairytales and the swashbuckling novels like Alexandre Dumasâ âThe Three Musketeers,â to more modern examples like the Marvel Cinematic Universe, we have always been fascinated by seemingly ordinary people who go on to change the world and triumph over evil. Toei Animationâs […]
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As school starts up again, the construction on campus continues to move forward, impacting students on campus and providing a glimpse into the future of KO. The Community Commons, which will contain a student center, cafeteria, and library with quiet and group study spaces, is set to be completed by the start of the 2025-2026 […]
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On Friday, Sept. 6, the Kingswood Oxford Upper School held its inaugural Upper School Service Leadership Day. This event was brand new to the Upper School this year and will hopefully occur in years to come. The focus of the day was for students to participate in various leadership development activities and workshops beyond the […]
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Every school year, there are a few new classes that get added to the Course of Study or a few that dissolve due to lack of interest. However, this year there is a significant addition to KOâs course offerings: the IMPACT Lab program. The slate of new classes in the IMPACT program includes three classes […]
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On Tuesday, Aug. 27, the Kingswood Oxford community gathered in Roberts Theater for the 35th Annual Convocation Ceremony to formally open the 2024-2025 school year as Head of School Tom Dillow welcomed all new and returning students and faculty members. Mr. Dillow invited eighth-grader Anay Sahu to the stage, where he encapsulated a common KO […]
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In todayâs world, phones seem like an extension of us. It doesnât matter if youâre scrolling through TikTok, messaging friends, or even just checking the score on your favorite sports teamâwe canât go anywhere without them. So, imagine my shock when I discovered that KO had initiated a new no-phone policy this year. However, after […]
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The Olympics, held every four years, highlight each nationâs greatest athletes. The Paris 2024 Olympics was no different. Simone Biles having an unbelievable return since her performance in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, returning medalist Noah Lyles winning the 100m Gold Medal, and most importantly, Snoop Dog serving an unofficial position as Team USAâs mascot were […]
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Course selection in KO offers ways for students to choose courses suitable for their level. However, the course selection process needs refinements in how it is organized and the degree to which students’ opinions influence their courses.The first issue is about when multiple courses take up the same period. To ensure that each student can […]
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The KO dress code has been a long-contested topic over the years. Students have experienced strict dress codes that limit them to only formal wear such as khakis and polos for boys and loose dress codes where students were allowed to wear whatever they wanted. This article aims to dive deep into the newest dress […]
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From Sept. 4 to Sept. 6, the freshman class ventured to Camp Merriwood in Orford, N.H. for a few days filled with class bonding activities and memories to last a lifetime. For the past couple of years, the Form Three trip has kicked off the year at Camp Merriwood, allowing students to find a new […]
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